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May 15, 1912
The Milwaukee Leader
Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
What is this article about?
In Boston on May 14, Rev. Clarence V. T. Richeson, condemned for murdering Avis Linnell, awaits Gov. Foss's final decision on his sanity and execution based on alienists' reports while in Charles Street Jail.
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RICHESON WILL KNOW FATE TODAY
BOSTON, Mass., May 14.- Rev. Clarence V. T. Richeson, condemned to die within the week following midnight Sunday, for the murder of Avis Linnell, was expected to know his fate today when the reports of the last two alienists reached Gov. Foss. Three alienists had reported to the governor but he refused to make up his mind until all five were in. The condemned man still was in his cell at Charles street jail and indications were that he might not be removed to the death cell before tonight or possibly tomorrow night. The report of only one alienist so far contained any doubt of Richeson being "accountable." Should the two remaining reports side with the majority, Richeson's fate will be sealed.
BOSTON, Mass., May 14.- Rev. Clarence V. T. Richeson, condemned to die within the week following midnight Sunday, for the murder of Avis Linnell, was expected to know his fate today when the reports of the last two alienists reached Gov. Foss. Three alienists had reported to the governor but he refused to make up his mind until all five were in. The condemned man still was in his cell at Charles street jail and indications were that he might not be removed to the death cell before tonight or possibly tomorrow night. The report of only one alienist so far contained any doubt of Richeson being "accountable." Should the two remaining reports side with the majority, Richeson's fate will be sealed.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
Justice
What keywords are associated?
Murder Conviction
Execution Pending
Insanity Reports
Alienists
Governor Decision
What entities or persons were involved?
Rev. Clarence V. T. Richeson
Avis Linnell
Gov. Foss
Where did it happen?
Boston, Mass., Charles Street Jail
Story Details
Key Persons
Rev. Clarence V. T. Richeson
Avis Linnell
Gov. Foss
Location
Boston, Mass., Charles Street Jail
Event Date
May 14
Story Details
Rev. Clarence V. T. Richeson, condemned for murdering Avis Linnell, awaits the governor's decision on his fate based on reports from five alienists regarding his accountability; he remains in his cell pending possible transfer to the death cell.